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The process of Value Engineering can have a real impact in driving down your packaging costs. It must be a collaborative approach between the client and supplier, with clarity at all stages. The results are always worth the time and effort.  Tams regularly carry out value engineering projects with our clients. A recent brewery can...

Our new Vega Aquila folder gluer is delivering beyond its expectations – the reliability, accuracy and flexibility to produce such an extensive range of styles including 4 and 6 corner gluing is helping us to offer an even wider service to our clients. Combined with our existing Vega 750 we now have even more capacity...

These smart, branded mailing cartons are designed to fit within the guidelines for Royal Mail large letter mailing. All too often we get enquiries for printed cartons and printed mailing cartons that are slightly too large for royal mail large letter which means that the cost of postage almost doubles. We work closely with all...

Solid board cartons are made from a wide variety of different boards. Probably the most common is white back folding box board (WBFBB) This is usually 100% virgin fibre – it has a coating on one side for strength and superior print quality but if you want a more earthy look then you can print...

We always enjoy working with companies that are innovative with their creative design. The striking design of this wine carton uses a rich black, gold foil and litho-laminated sheets to create a powerful and innovative presentation. The carton itself is unglued and yet quick and easy to assemble. #packagingdesign #packaging #cardboardpackaging #bodegare

Who’s doing dry January? The Alcohol-Free (AF) options are better than ever out there. We love this striking, colourful design from Big Drop and they taste great too. #fridgepacks #dryjanuary #cardboardpackaging #packaging #bigdropbrewing

Jack Rabbit/Dispergo Vapes have a reputation for innovation and quality. Every ingredient in their products is carefully selected and of the absolute highest quality, to offer a true reflection of the replicated flavour. They approached Tams Packaging to work on a range of drop feed counter-top dispensers to increase the visibility of the brand in...

England have a mounting injury list but…KEEP THE FAITH! A brilliant creative by @jonsimmonsdesign, paying homage to some of England’s most iconic strips. This is Northern Monk’s first foray in to a 6x440ml FEC pack, but our extensive knowledge and experience in this product area, meant we were able to deliver the project well before...

Packaging Printing Company Your success depends on your ability to make a great first impression with your product packaging as a business owner. Using a packaging printing company that offers digital printing to customise the packaging of your product is one of the best ways to do this. Digital printing can be a cost-effective and environmentally responsible...

If you need bespoke branded products, digital printing from cardboard box printers offers several advantages. Large format digital printers provide a lot of versatility since digital printing allows pictures to be printed directly on the material, eliminating the requirement for plates that traditional printing processes require. The quality of custom printed boxes generated by digital printing is...

In our last instalment, we looked at the pros and cons of plastic. We think it’s fair to say that plastic may not be the first material on your list if you are looking for the most environmentally friendly packaging option. This is why we thought to bring cardboard into the mix. In this article, we look...

Many businesses are deciding to use cardboard packaging rather than plastic packaging, especially with the new Plastic Tax that is now in effect. However, using cardboard instead can have its own environmental drawbacks. For instance, cardboard production uses a lot of water and produces emissions. If the production team does not responsibly source it, it could contribute...